Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities Peraton seeks aData Scientist / Analystto supportDepartment of War Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with defensive cyberspace operations and AI support. Location: Fort Meade, MD.  In this role, you will perform advanced statistical analysis, develop machine learning (ML) models, and conduct operational research to support cyber defense decision-making and threat characterization.Location: Fort Meade, MD.  In this role, conduct data analysis, develop analytical models, and create visualizations to support DCDC mission requirements and cyber defense operations.Primary Responsibilities:Perform exploratory and diagnostic analyses to reveal trends and anomaliesDevelop and test ML models for threat detection and risk scoringCreate data visualizations and analytical reportsSupport data preparation, transformation, and quality assuranceCollaborate with data engineers on model operationalizationDocument analytical methods and findings Qualifications Required Qualifications:Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with Ph.D. Will consider Associates degree and 10 years of experience or HS and 12 years of experience.Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQLExperience with machine learning model development and deployment; experience with machine learning, algorithm analysis, and data clustering.Strong statistical analysis and hypothesis testing skillsExperience with data visualization and reportingRequires strong technical and computational skills - engineering, physics, mathematics, coupled with the ability to code design, develop, and deploy sophisticated applications using advanced unstructured and semi-structured data analysis techniques and utilizing high-performance computing environmentsU.S. Citizenship requiredDoD TS Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCIPreferred Qualifications:AWS/Azure certificationsDegree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fieldKnowledge of cyber defense operationsDoD TS SCI Clearance